I often speak publicly, and when I do, I also get to listen to other presenters. The most memorable are the ones that hit an emotional chord with a tight story and a punch line. No fluff. Keep it creative and concise. Greatness exists in quality, not quantity.

Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes

Also Chord Concise Creative Emotional Exists Get Greatness Hit Keep Line Listen Memorable Most Often Other Publicly Punch Punch Line Quality Quantity Speak Story Tight

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